Video: Real Estate: Starting in a Down Market

Rebecca Sheperd, Vice President of Sales for Dale Carnegie Systems, got her start in real estate, answering phones, which led to a 10 year career in property management. She discusses how that helped her better understand customer service and how to use those skills in her career today.

What kind of investment do you need to make to start a real estate career? Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, details some of the costs and dues for becoming a real estate agent.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, explains the qualities and skills it takes to be a successful real estate agent.

The market in the real estate industry is always fluxuating. Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, explains the importance of being able to handle those changes and ajust accordingly.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, discusses how real estate can expand your network of professionals and help keep your business strong and growing.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, knows how big of a decision buying a home can be. That's why she gets joy out of seing a satisfied home buyer and the ability to follow up with them in the future.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, shares the importance of personal relationships and the use of referrals in the real estate industry.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, illustrates a few qualities it takes to be successful as a real estate agent and emphasizes it's an industry in which anyone can find success.

Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, explains the benefits of being in real estate when you have to balance work with a family.

Interested in becoming a real estate agent? Jennifer Wielgosh, Director of Relations for First Realty GMAC, discusses the daily activities of an agent and some of the qualities beneficial to the position.